Air New Zealand is New Zealand's national carrier and has many scheduled services into Auckland, the international gateway to New Zealand. To view schedules, please visit:www.airnewzealand.co.nz.

Other airlines that service Auckland:

Aerolineas Argentinas

Aircalin

Air Canada*

Air Pacific

Air Tahiti

Air Tahiti Nui

Air Vanuatu

American Airlines*

Asiana Airlines

British Airways*

Cathay Pacific Airways

Emirates

EVA Air*

Japan Airlines*

Korean Air

Lan Chile

Lufthansa Airlines*

Malaysia Airlines*

Mexicana Airlines*

Polynesian Airlines

Qantas Airways

Royal Brunei Airlines

Royal Tongan Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Thai Airways International

*Codeshare

If your travel itinerary includes a transit stop in Australia you may need an Australian Transit Visa. Details about this and how to apply can be found at www.immi.gov.au. Failure to obtain this visa in advance of your travel may result in you being unable to board your aircraft.

A taxi from Auckland International Airport to Auckland City Centre is around $75 one way. You can pre-book your Co-op Taxi on their website www.cooptaxi.co.nz. This may be a good option if you wish to use a public transport option to Northland.

Shared shuttles are available for approximately $35 per person from Auckland International Airport to Auckland City Centre, please visit www.supershuttle.co.nz

SkyBus is a frequent bus service from Auckland International Airport to Auckland City Centre. A one way ticket is NZ$16 per person. For more information, please visit www.skybus.co.nz.

Complimentary Coach Transport
The summit will provide complementary coaches from Auckland Airport to the Copthorne Bay of Islands. There will be a coach transfer on the afternoon of Saturday April 14th and a transfer on the morning of Sunday April 15th.
There will be a return coach from the Copthorne Bay of Islands to Auckland Airport. This will be on the afternoon of Wednesday April 18th.

The currency used is the New Zealand dollar. Banking hours are usually 0900 -1600hrs, Monday to Friday. Automatic Teller Machines are well spread throughout New Zealand. International credit cards are accepted throughout the country banks, most hotels and city stores.

Goods and Services in New Zealand are subject to a 15% tax (GST). This tax is usually included in the price and if not, it is clearly stated. This tax cannot be claimed back by visitors, when leaving the country.

It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover the duration of your visit to New Zealand and to protect against cancellation charges, loss or damage to your luggage and personal effects, loss of cash and medical expenses.

New Zealand's climates range significantly in temperature throughout the country.

In April, New Zealand is in the middle of Autumn. The average temperature at this time of year in Northland is 21 degree Celsius (69 degree Fahrenheit) highs and 11 degree Celsius (51 degree Fahrenheit) lows. Glorious days out in the bay are still to be enjoyed, although evening approaches a little earlier and can get a little cooler.